Rodgers faces the possibility of a two-game touchline ban following a heated outburst directed at Robertson and VAR official John Beaton after Celtic’s defeat to Hearts in February. The decisions made by Robertson and Beaton during that match, including a red card and a penalty after VAR reviews, led to Rodgers’ criticism.
The announcement of Robertson’s assignment to the Livingston vs Celtic match has raised concerns, especially considering the context of Rodgers’ pending hearing, which could result in him being absent from the dugout for at least two matches.
Former Category 1 Referees Des Roache and Steve Conroy criticized the SFA’s decision on their podcast and via Twitter, describing it as “arrogant, distasteful, and disrespectful.” They argued that while clubs should not influence referee appointments, the SFA could have shown better judgment by selecting a different official for the game, particularly before the resolution of Rodgers’ disciplinary process.
Their statement on Twitter emphasized that while clubs shouldn’t dictate referee appointments, it would have been wise for the SFA to allocate the game to another referee until the hearing process involving Rodgers was concluded. They expressed disappointment in the decision, believing it reflects poorly on the SFA and its referees.
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